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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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